Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Black and Metallic Tweed Shorts Ensemble Autumn/Winter 2018, Runway Look 8 Black and metallic tweed jacket and shorts embellished with gold crystal applique, with oversized bow and floral asymmetric button fastening (2) Approximate measurements: Jacket: Shoulders 16', chest 33', waist 29', hips 37.5', length at back 28'', length at front 28'. Shorts: Waist 28', hips 35.5', length 14.5' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Specialist metallic ruffled tweed embellished with tiffany through the entire look. Asymmetric neckline with right side being off shoulder. Short sleeves, with collar wrapping into bow. Jacket fastening with poppers and floral buttons at the front overlap for decoration only. HOURS OF WORK It took four couturiers approx. 250 hours for the making alone Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £45,000 Important Auction Notice Please note that all Lots in this auction are subject to both VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer's Premium. If any Lot offered in this auction is exported from the UK within 3 months of the sale date, all VAT may be refunded for an overseas business. VAT on Premium cannot be refunded for non-trade buyers. This is subject to appropriate export documentation being provided. This Lot is being sold As Seen by the Administrators of Ralph & Russo Ventures Limited (in Liquidation) with no representations or warranties. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing